Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA)

The Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA) is a $50 million joint federal/provincial program that supports economic development in British Columbia.

The current WEPA, announced on Dec 4, 2003, is jointly administered by the Ministry of Economic Development and Western Economic Diversification Canada.  WEPA is equally funded by both partners, with each contributing $25 million over five years (2003/04 – 2007/08).

Other than individuals or for-profit organizations, a wide range of entities are eligible to receive WEPA funding. 

The key priority areas under WEPA are: Tourism, Sustainable Communities, Entrepreneurship and Innovation.  All proposals submitted for consideration must identify a secured source of funding and demonstrate broad benefits to an industry, sector or region. 

 Nearly all program funding has been committed.

For more information on WEPA, please contact:

Ministry of Economic Development

Infrastructure Development Branch

Phone: (250) 952-0648

Or view the following federal website: http://www.wd.gc.ca/ced/wepa/default_e.asp